Author of 594 guides · Queensland Australia
Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with 26 years in residential construction, a Bachelor of Construction Management a Cert IV in Waterproofing & Builders license.
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Post 19: Site Office Setup: Tie-Downs, Stairs, Power and Network
Craning in the site office, tying it down to screw piers, building code-checked stairs, and the approvals still needed before major works.
Rainwater, Stormwater & On-Lot Detention: What Your Plumber/Builder Should Show You
Building a new home? Don’t accept “stormwater’s done” as proof. Learn rainwater vs stormwater vs on-lot detention, what councils may require, and the quick checklist of photos, plans and walk-throughs your builder/plumber should show you before everything gets buried.
Post 18: Site Setup Explained: Starlink, Cameras and Marking Out
Starlink for the site office, a pinched data cable, how the site camera network connects, and marking out the house grid and basement walls.
Post 17: Demolition Complete in 18 Days
From house to vacant site in 18 days, plus what overbreak, concrete cover and the damp-proof membrane under a slab mean for your build.
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